J Korean Acad Fundam Nurs.
2006 Apr;13(1):129-139.
A Comparison of Disease-Related Knowledge between Hearing Impaired and Normal Hearing Persons
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- 1Department of Nursing, Chung Ang University, Korea.
- 2Department of Medical care and Hospital Administration, Hallym College of Information & Industry, Korea.
- 3Department of Nursing, Kwandong University, Korea. lke@kwandong.ac.kr
- 4Department of Nursing, Hanseo University, Korea.
Abstract
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PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to compare the levels of knowledge on 5 diseases between persons in hearing impaired and normal hearing groups.
METHOD: The participants consisted of 44 people who are hearing impaired and 47 who are not. An instrument developed by the research team was used for data collection. The questionnaire consisted of 90 items including demographics and items on 5 diseases, hypertension, cancer, diabetes, pulmonary tuberculosis, and hepatitis.
RESULTS
The level of knowledge on the 5 diseases, hypertension, cancer, diabetes, pulmonary tuberculosis, and hepatitis in normal hearing group was significantly higher than hearing impaired group.
CONCLUSION
More attention and comprehensive educational programs are needed for people with hearing impairment.
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